The New York State Ballet, a classical ballet company based in East Rochester, will be returning to Webster Schroeder High School in March to present the ballet Sleeping Beauty.
Among the professional dancers and academy students who will be performing are several Webster students or alumni, including Webster Schroeder graduate Angela Wentling, who will be featured in a principal role.
Performances will be held on Saturday March 25 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Sunday March 26 at 2 p.m. The evening performance on Saturday is especially designed for younger children and will be sensory-friendly. What that means is,
- the program is shorter in duration
- sales are limited to half the auditorium to allow patrons to spread out
- patrons are free to move around during the show, or leave, no questions asked
- patrons can vocally express themselves whenever they feel the need to
- the house lights are not completely down
- scary parts or loud, sudden instrumentation are kept to a minimum
Let me tell you how much I love to see these accommodations. These will really help sensitive children experience the arts.
Tickets start at $15, and can be purchased online here.
The New York State Ballet aims to preserve the classical art form of ballet by creating and performing exceptional productions that bring a refreshed appreciation and awareness of classical ballet to the New York state community and beyond. NYSB productions are designed to be affordable and accessible to community members from every background and socio-economic status.
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(posted 2/24/2023)
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